Obama renews Patriot Act for Another Year

Thanks, Barry!

Obama doesn't want you to have privacy using a cellphone

The Obama administration is arguing in court that there is no expectation of privacy while using a cell phone. That is, the administration wants to track you without probable cause or a warrant. As usual, the EFF and the ACLU seem to be the only people that care...

Robot surveillance/law enforcement coming soon to the UK

According to Wired, the UK is planning to deploy a fleet of unmanned aircraft for surveillance. But the article also ominously notes that "Military drones quickly moved from reconnaissance to strike." Great.

Student detained at airport because of Arabic flash cards

A college student was detained by the TSA for hours at an airport because he was carrying Arabic flash cards. Thankfully, the ACLU has taken up his case and is suing the TSA and the FBI, amongst others.

The truth about torture is out in the UK... and Obama is angry

It seems that the disclosure will "complicate" intelligence sharing between the US and the UK. At least one of these countries sometimes places human rights over expediency.

New York Times Magazine terrorist fearmongering

Here is the cover of the 1/31/2010 issue of the New York Times Magazine... I don't think any comment is required.

Obama actually doesn't like nuclear nonproliferation

So much for Obama's dreams of a nuclear-free world. In his proposed budget, Obama proposed $5 billion over the next five years for nuclear-related activities. Furthermore, shipping weaponse to Taiwan has also caused China to pull out of non-proliferation talks. Way to go, Barry.

Obama administration claims right to kill Americans suspected of terrorism

Due process? What's that? Read the post of the same title by Jonathan Turley here. What is surprising is how little controversy this is generating.